CVE-2023-28409
CVE-2023-28409 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mw Wp Form Project Mw Wp Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Mw Wp Form Project Mw Wp Form
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- Last modified:
Description
Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type exists in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28409?
- Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type exists in MW WP Form versions v4.4.2 and earlier, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload an arbitrary file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28409?
- CVE-2023-28409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28409 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28409?
- CVE-2023-28409 affects Mw Wp Form Project Mw Wp Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28409?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-28409 published?
- CVE-2023-28409 was published on 2023-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mw_wp_form_project:mw_wp_form:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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